Careers & Employment - October 2006

There are many consultant companies who sponser visas when a person signs a contract for particular period with the company. Is this a law that this kind of contract is illegal and an employee is free to leave a company on 2 week notice?Is the contract illegal and company has no standing if the employee leaves a job without paying certain amt of compensation(as per the contract) to the company?Can anybody suggest any website where this law is clearly stated?

2006-10-25 09:58:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-25 09:55:06 · 1 answers · asked by Eric Inri 6

2006-10-25 09:50:45 · 12 answers · asked by Stork 1

2006-10-25 09:23:02 · 4 answers · asked by sonic j 1

2006-10-25 09:22:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just got a job working as a advertising representative for my college newspaper. I emailed my boss asking him if dress clothes were necessary or if jeans were appropriate?? He emailed me back saying.."Dress is casual" What does this include?

2006-10-25 09:13:21 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a second interview coming up and i was wondering if i should dress as nice as i did for the first one or more casual(1st one i wore black pants and a button down shirt with nice shoes)

2006-10-25 09:09:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there anyway that I can just start it with out having to meet with someone?

2006-10-25 08:58:28 · 4 answers · asked by Sippy 4

Okay people, Help, I have a co-worker who is awful. She insists on leaving early at least twice a week to "take overnight packages". The overnight service is willing to pick up the packages and she leaves 45 minutes early! Should I say something or just let it go? She is very manipulative and knows how to "work her boss". She likes to complain about EVERYTHING and nothing pleases her. Even though she is leaving 45 mins early she insists that she should get reimbursed for her mileage (it's only 6 miles). Does she not realize they are already paying her? Plus on days she doesn't have to leave early to take an overnight package she asks her boss if I can take the mail and I get told to do it by her boss. But she never helps out with any of the daily tasks in the office (like watering plants, dishes, etc.) and insists that they don't pay her for it, that she has better things to do. But yet she doesn't hesitate to grab a coffee cup and leave her dirty dishes behind. How do I handle this?

2006-10-25 08:56:44 · 4 answers · asked by Ann B 2

2006-10-25 08:52:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it legal for a company to not give you a copy of your performance appraisal? As I understood it, if you have to sign your name on a document, your entitled to a copy. By the way, I work for a very large law firm. Thanks.

2006-10-25 08:42:29 · 3 answers · asked by nyclastof9 1

We have been asked to go on various courses throught the year at work, the only problem is it's after work 6-9pm, we're not getting paid for these hours and have been told we must attend. is this right?

2006-10-25 08:25:15 · 10 answers · asked by MISSY G 5

I am an administrative worker for a clinical research company and am hourly. I have accrued about 60 hours of vacation time, about a day of sick hours and a day or so of "personal" hours. If I give two weeks notice and refuse to stay longer even if they want me to can they take any of these earned hours away from me?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

2006-10-25 08:16:07 · 20 answers · asked by Gabriel D 2

I have a question reguarding the termination of my job.I work for a vehicle inspection company.I moved out of state and stayed with the company, but after 3 weeks they ran out of work for me.He would periodically send me emails updating me on what was going on, when I should receive my company laptop that is a must(which I never got), and so on.I found out yesterday from a letter from my health ins. company that I have been terminated! When I called my boss, he sounded as if nothing happened.He told me as soon as I move back to my prev. address and can go back to my prev. work site, I will have my job back."I am a great worker and is happy to have me, but until I am back at the auction I have been terminated."I had no notice of termination, and according to my ins. company I was terminated 2 weeks ago!Not only is that, I believe illegal, but just outright rude.I have medical problems that need attention and a 4 yr old son.I am not sure what to do.My old boss is also taking action.

2006-10-25 08:12:25 · 5 answers · asked by Just Me 7

I am looking to get back into the workforce after leaving my former company due to health issues. However, I am not keen on explaining those issues as they are private. I am an 8 year professional from the corporate world. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

2006-10-25 08:04:48 · 8 answers · asked by Beachman 5

I have an interview Monday morning and I need an excuse to give to the boss to get the morning off. But I can't use workmen coming to the house, that was the excuse for an interview last week. It can't be going to the docs, as I am in the middle of treatment and am not due back to the docs until the following week. It can't be the dentist, was there last month. It can't be the opticians either, my opticians is just up the road from work and wouldn't take all morning.

Help! Officially I don't have to give a reason but it is good manners to, but then again I hate lying. What a state to get in! Can anyone give me some common sense and a way out of my dilemma.

All excuses gratefully received :)

2006-10-25 08:00:47 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-25 07:56:34 · 4 answers · asked by nitajean 1

I have a job interview tomorrow and part of the application process is me taking the "Hartmann" test. Does anyone know kind of test this is? I am interviewing for a marketing position and all of my research on the internet keeps coming up with some sort of physics or math related test. This does not sound practical.

2006-10-25 07:52:31 · 2 answers · asked by Making Them Listen 3

Minimum wage is $5.15 an hour in the United States

2006-10-25 07:50:48 · 13 answers · asked by bippidibopiddi 2

And how?!

2006-10-25 07:33:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

check, how long does it take to get a check? we are in Northern Califirnia..

2006-10-25 07:21:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husband works for a union and in the 20 yrs he has worked for this company, he has been moved 8 times. Now he is being moved to another location and working hours much later than he is now. We feel that this is harassment and is causing emotional distress. The union never does anything to help him. Does he have any options?

2006-10-25 07:14:38 · 1 answers · asked by Mary L 2

2006-10-25 07:12:50 · 7 answers · asked by Freakyl 1

Is Target a strong company to work for?

2006-10-25 07:11:25 · 2 answers · asked by erok2020 3

do u have any tips for speaking with the manager??

2006-10-25 07:09:38 · 5 answers · asked by mondomanusa 1

I have just graduated college and am trying to get out of my mom's house. The employer says the avg. income is 80,000 which is probably exagerated. Also I am supposed to bring a check for 250$ with me to pay for a background check and other things. Isnt the employer supposed to pay for that?

2006-10-25 07:06:21 · 3 answers · asked by Maggie P 1

As in probaby everyone's job, I've been really stressed and and want to quit! What can/should I do to hang in there and calm down?

2006-10-25 06:57:48 · 4 answers · asked by Tea_Girl 4

This will be the first time she and I have ever gone anywhere together one on one; usually our entire work group gets together for lunches or dinners. I feel stupid for being nervous since i've worked here for well over a year now, but I still am. What are some interesting topics we might discuss?

2006-10-25 06:52:42 · 6 answers · asked by LibraT 4

If you're working under 1099 subcontract, who do you put down for supervisor on a job application you're feeling out. Would you pick whoever you feel have a better relationship with be it the on-site manager or the one who hired you with 1099?

2006-10-25 06:32:32 · 3 answers · asked by big Enderon 1

I am very well versed in the world of Real Estate in Massachusetts, right now I am not in the financial state to pay for the exam so I thought I would get an administrative position in a Real Estate Firm and move up from there. Why is that not good enough for these companies? How can I get experience if no one will even call for an interview?

2006-10-25 06:32:22 · 2 answers · asked by curious 1